Hong Kong Souvenirs

At first glance, Hong Kong may seem a little intimidating and overwhelming. The streets are packed with people and neon light signs beckon to you from every nook and cranny. The traffic seems never-ending and the whole place is full of colour, activity and most divine smells from street vendors and open air restaurants. However, once you get over this sensory overload, all that is left to do is take a deep breath and drink it all in because you will find that Hong Kong is a place to delight in. Being a place that is well organized and quite safe, Hong Kong will offer you a myriad moments of utterly blissful perfection. It may be found while you slurp down a steaming bowl of fresh made noodles or whilst walking through the markets looking for curious; either way Hong Kong is a place of diversity with a lot to offer to any wandering tourist. It matters not if you are a nature lover, an aficionado of city based entertainment or a cultural explorer. Hong Kong has something to offer to everyone. If it's a luxurious afternoon tea you are after, Hong Kong has extravagant hotels that cater to your needs. However, the beauty of Hong Kong is seen through its simple pleasures of street food, historical and cultural places of interest and Hong Kong's famous street markets.

Stanley used to be a former fishing village in Hong Kong before the British Invasion and has now turned into a popular tourist destination. Stanley village offers numerous sightseeing opportunities and various activities for everyone. The Hong Kong Maritime Museum is a popular attraction in Stanley, as well as the Tin Hau Temple and the Stanley Beach. Stanley is known for its various bars and restaurants where visitors get to sample a variety of foods from diverse cuisines. Stanley was formerly the largest settlement in Hong Kong Island. An echo of its past as a fishing village is still seen, as it will be evident to you once you stroll through the closely packed friendly streets of the village. The water front road facing the Stanley beach is jam packed with restaurants and eateries and offer pleasant views. Besides all these however, Stanley is famous for its shopping which is concentrated on the ever-famous Stanley Market on Stanley New Street.

The Stanley Market is the most ideal place if you are looking to shop for curios and bric-a-brac. There are many interesting souvenirs to buy at the market and they all come at cheap prices. Curious little antiques are all over the market. From little figurines to coins, painting, books and ornaments, antiques are abundant at the Stanley Market. The market also features a lot of Chinese linen items, from meticulously embroidered, brightly colored pieces of clothing, handkerchiefs, scarves and even table centers, table clothes, curtains and so on. The Stanley Market is a well packed hub of culture and it is an ideal way to spend a day; strolling through the streets and hunting for unique and strange gifts to take back home. The Stanley Market is home to several historical buildings like the Shui Sin Temple and the Murray House. Once you are done shopping, you can choose to stroll along and visit these buildings, or you can always head down to the beach and cool off with a swim.